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Exclusives! Dig deep in the crates this month for Truelements Radio’s first installment of “Hidden Gems,” a new segment featuring rare and unreleased hip hop. J.Period digs for rarities from Nas, Mos Def, Large Professor, X-Clan, and more! Plus test your hip hop IQ with trivia Q’s + free giveaways throughout the show. By popular demand, J.Period also brings back his Pun-Dilla Remixes (Big Pun on Jay Dilla beats!), that premiered in 2008 on Hot 97. And finally, J.Period brings you a brand new exclusive from De La Soul… De La’s “Are You In?” (Special Nike Mix)!
ABOUT J.PERIOD
With DJ & Remix work for Grammy-winners Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Kanye West, Q-Tip and Mary J. Blige
under his belt, J.Period has become one of Hip Hop’s undisputed Mixtape Kings and most respected
DJ/Producers. His massive mixtape marketing campaigns (J.Period’s recent Q-Tip collabo yielded nearly
500,000 downloads) have been commissioned by major labels including Def Jam, Interscope and Sony to
bolster their artists’ profiles. His remixes have been called “brilliant” and “masterful” by Billboard Magazine,
Vibe & The Source, and earned countless awards. Behind the boards, J.Period’s original production has
earned placement in blockbuster film trailers (Universal’s American Gangster 2007, Fox’s Street Kings 2008)
and major video games (Activision’s Tony Hawk’s Motion 2008, DJ Hero 2009). And on stage, J.Period’s
crowd-rocking skills have earned high-profile tour appearances with Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, P. Diddy and
De La Soul, plus club and festival gigs around the world (Brazil, South Africa, Australia). Rising through the
ranks of hip hop’s elite DJs, J.Period is undeniably one to watch in 2009.
Currently, J.Period is producing Vol. 2 of his acclaimed collaboration with Q-Tip (new tracks from Black
Thought, Questlove and Pharoahe Monch!); collaborating with rising hip hop star K’Naan; and producing
remixes for Activision’s DJ Hero, from the makers of Guitar Hero. Fans can tune into J.Period’s
Truelements Radio (sponsored by Toyota/Scion), which boasts over 30,000 listeners monthly, online at http://www.scion.com/channel14
FREE DOWNLOAD:: J.PERIOD PRESENTS..."MAN OR MUSIC: A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON"
In the world of DJs, it is common practice to pay tribute to an artist the moment they pass. Biggie, 2Pac, Jay Dilla: stature grows exponentially the moment life expires, and once-critics praise genius once deceased. Artists become icons, and followers abound. As a DJ, I have always resisted the posthumous-tribute trend. Until now.
Last night, when I heard the news of Michael Jackson's death, I thought first about the man: damaged, bizarre, cartoonish, tragic. I sighed the way you do when a sad story comes to an end.
But then I turned on his music. Song after song, album after album - like listening for the first time - and I was floored. Years of tabloid gossip, freakshow antics and facial reconstruction may have poisoned our perception of the man... but nothing can poison this music. And it occurred to me, more than anything else, that will define the legacy of Michael Jackson.
In the history of music's bizarre personalities and tragic stories, no artist's music will ever eclipse the perversity of the man quite like Michael Jackson. Our love of Kanye can only survive so many ego-rants. Not even R.Kelly's brilliant songwriting can outshine his extra-curricular activities forever. But no matter what Michael Jackson did during his life, nothing could change the way we feel about his music.
So today, in an unprecedented move, I join the ranks of what will undoubtedly be 8 million DJ tributes with my own Michael Jackson tribute, entitled "Man or the Music." It is no "greatest hits," no "best of" mix like J.Period fans have come to know. It is simply a stream-of-consciousness mix of my own personal favorite Michael Jackson records, plus some unreleased rarities and demo versions of MJ classics. No matter what you think of the man, I hope you enjoy the music.
"J.PERIOD LIVE MIXTAPE" SMASHES 5TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL!! SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS: O.C., BRAND NUBIAN & BLACK THOUGHT!!!
Deyyyaaaaamn, people. If you missed it, all we can say is SORRY!! Saturday's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival featured the LIVEST J.Period Live Mixtape yet, as J. brought legendary Brooklyn MC O.C. (Diggin in the Crates Crew), a re-united Brand Nubian (supporting Grand Puba's new solo album on Babygrande), and Philly's Finest, the big surprise guest... the one and only Black Thought, to the stage in the most memorable J.Period Live Mixtape yet!
Watch Part 1 of J.Period's Behind-the-Scenes video footage from the day of the show...
ABOUT THE "J.PERIOD LIVE MIXTAPE" @ BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL
Since 2006, J.Period has ignited BHF crowds by bringing his signature mixtape style to life on stage with performances from hip hop icons like EPMD, Crooklyn Dodgers, Crazy Legs (Rock Steady Crew), Keith Murray and more! Fans never know who will take the stage until showtime, and the result is always one of the highlights of the Festival!
This year, J.Period's lineup boasted another all-star cast of back-to-back hip hop legends that brought BHF fans to their feet! Rumors abounded about who J. had recruited, but once again, J.Period kept the secret under wraps until showtime, igniting the crowd into a frenzy as O.C. took the stage, followed by a re-united Brand Nubian and, last but not least, the super secret surprise guest... BLACK THOUGHT!
Thanks to those who joined us on Saturday despite the rain and were witness to the "J.Period Live Mixtape," Smif'N'Wessun, DJ Premier, Styles P, dead prez, Pharoahe Monch and more!
VIDEO:: IN STUDIO WITH K'NAAN (LA):: THE MAKING OF "THE MESSENGERS"
:: EXCLUSIVE :: Last weekend, J.Period hit L.A. for Game 2 of the NBA Finals and a studio session with Somalian-born MC, K'NAAN, to finish recording for their upcoming mixtape, "The Messengers"!! Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek at this groundbreaking new project, featuring J.Period Remixes of 3 of history's most powerful musical messengers... Fela Kuti... Bob Marley... and Bob Dylan! Yeah, you heard right. Beware... the game is changing...!!
Fresh off tour and back on EST, J.Period returned to NYC this weekend after a jam-packed week of club, concert, radio and promo appearances in Sydney & Melbourne, Australia. While Down Under promoting his debut mixtape album, "Grindin Vol. 2," J.Period also opened up for De La Soul's 20th Anniversary World Tour shows in Melbourne... and tore the house down!! Special thanks to Sam Dutch, C.J., DJ Ology, Kween G, DJ Mafia and Sneakerfreaker, Acclaim Magazine, Feit Sneakers (www.joinfeit.com) and Nike Australia.
DE LA SPEAKS ON BEST OF Q-TIP
What do the hip hop legends that started the Native Tongue movement think about J.Period's [Abstract] Best Mixtape? Click below to watch Pos and Dave of De La Soul's review J.Period's critically-acclaimed Q-Tip tribute.
NOW FOR SALE :: J.PERIOD PRESENTS...GRINDIN' VOL.2 (HOSTED BY OC)
With stateside record labels still stalling on the potential for licensed mixtapes, J.Period is taking the show on the road… to Australia! This week, in partnership with Sam Dutch and Australia’s Grindin record label, J.Period is set to release his first fully-licensed mixtape/album, entitled “Grindin v.2”. The album, an Aussie-exclusive, features new and legendary hip hop talent from around the globe, and is hosted by lyrical legend O.C. (DITC)!
J.PERIOD & G. BROWN PRESENT...MARCH 9/09: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION - A TRIBUTE TO B.I.G
Produced over the course of 2 years by J.Period and DJ G. Brown, March 9/09: The Complete Collection brings together both sides of B.I.G. in one of the illest Biggie remix projects ever produced. Volume 1 chronicles Biggie’s dark storytelling with a collection of gangster tales over sinister musical landscapes—crime-saga tales in the spirit of Scarface, King of New York & Menace II Society. Volume 2 delivers the other side of B.I.G.'s persona--The Player President--guaranteed to pack dance floors as only Big Poppa could do. Released today as a Limited Time Only Free Download at http://www.jperiod.com/march909, March 9/09: The Complete Collection is over 80 tracks of exclusive remixes, including previously unreleased, outtakes, 12” singles and bonus material, all paying tribute to Brooklyn’s Finest, The Notorious B.I.G.
Includes:
- March 9: B.I.G. Tribute, Vol. 1
- March 9: B.I.G. Tribute, Vol. 2
- March 9 12” Singles
- March 9 DJ Radio Edits
- March 9 Unreleased Remixes & Outtakes
J.PERIOD THE [ABSTRACT] BEST VOL.1
GET THEM NOW! LIMITED EDITION J.PERIOD & Q-TIP "THE [ABSTRACT] BEST T-SHIRTS!!
Mixtape King J.Period and acclaimed visual artist Fuse Green join forces for an exclusive line of high-quality, Limited Edition [Abstract] T-Shirts, commemorating J.Period’s unprecedented collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip: The [Abstract] Best, released Feb 10, 2009. These durable, heavyweight cotton shirts feature 3 unique designs and are built to last – not your average promo t-shirts! Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes, in limited quantities.
J.Period presents the latest 12" single release from "The [Abstract] Best"... J.Period f. Talib Kweli, ?uestlove, and The Randy Watson Experience "Youthful Expression 09 (Q-Tip Tribute Remix)"! Native Tongue decendant Talib Kweli spits FIRE over a live arrangement of Tribe's classic "Youthful Expression" by Roots drummer ?uestlove! "Kweli is back again... you can like rap again..."
The final prelude to "The [Abstract] Best," Vol. 1... J.Period recruits Kanye labelmates and GOOD Music representatives Consequence & Kid Cudi for a recreation of Tribe's classic "Buggin Out"... Made famous with first appearances on ATCQ's "Beats, Rhymes & Life" album, the Cons has become a master of reinvention, appearing on each of Kanye West's multi-platinum albums... Kid Cudi, who made a huge name for himself last year with the innovative "Day & Night," is set to release his first album on Kanye's GOOD Music label later this year... New heat...!
J.PERIOD & DE LA SOUL RELEASES..."EXCURSIONS 2009 (TRIBUTE REMIX)"!! EXCLUSIVE NEW REMIX...FREE DOWNLOAD!!!"
It is a testament to the classic status of A Tribe Called Quest's "Excursions" that no true hip hop head is unable to finish the classic line:"Back in the days when I was a teenager..." So it is fitting that J.Period's unprecedented "Best of Q-Tip" mixtape arrives with a revival of those classic lines... by another set of Native Tongue legends... De La Soul. One week before the long-awaited release of J.Period's "Best of Q-Tip," Truelements is pleased to present something that hip hop heads have been waiting for... J.Period f. De La Soul "Excursions 2009 (Tribute Remix)"!!!
J.PERIOD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JINTROVERT.COM!"
Jintrovert.com interviews J.Period! J.Period talks about truelements radio on Scion.com & iTunes, production on Tony Hawk/Nintendo DS, background stories of Q-Tip Collaboration. making of Lauryn Hill Double CD, Biggie Tribute, upcoming projects among many others!!
Homeboy Sandman says: "i've never seen any interview that gives as much insight into his work and selection process" Check it out!
BEHIND THE SCENES: CONSEQUENCE & KID CUDI TALK BUGGIN OUT '09 (TRIBUTE REMIX)
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
J.Period, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single posted âReleaseâ feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connectedâ¦
Ay Whats Good G Boyz Just Comin Threw To Show U Sum Luv And Also Let u Kno We Got A New Video Out So Check It Out And Let Us Kno What U Think Much Appreciated!!
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